River Secrets (23 page)
An ALA Teens’ Top Ten
“This novel will be a special treat for readers of Hale’s other two companion books, but it also stands on its own as a unique and tender coming-of-age story.” —
Publishers Weekly
, starred review
“This high fantasy is rich in detail and lyrical in writing. …Fans of the genre will no doubt rejoice in immersing themselves in this magical world.” —
SLJ
, starred review
“[Hale’s] language glimmers like firelight, like sunshine on water as she propels readers along a river of wonderful writing to the tumultuous and heart-tugging climax.” —
Kirkus Reviews
, starred review
“Suspenseful, magical, and heartfelt, this is a story that will wholly envelop its readers.” —
Booklist
, starred review
“The settings, customs, and festivals of both Bayern and Tira are easy to imagine. Fans of Hale’s previous books will enjoy this one and will hope that there is more to come.” —
VOYA
“All elements join together to form an adept Tamora Pierce–like fantasy adventure—although when it comes to Hale’s subtlety of description and limber turns of phrase, there really is no comparison.” —
The Horn Book
“Hale’s imagined world is danger-filled: gruesome deaths are alarmingly frequent, attempts on lives more so, and even talents or gifts are double-edged as potential curses if used incorrectly. It is to the author’s credit, therefore, that she has also created a landscape and characters with enough beauty, depth, and complexity to keep readers eagerly anticipating visits.” —
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First published in Great Britain 2006
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